Who We Are

Burnside is an established engineering and science-based consulting firm that operates through eleven offices located across Canada. The longevity and loyalty of many of our clients, in addition to our experienced staff suggests that the way we conduct ourselves sets us apart. We bring the right set of skill, judgment and expertise to solving our clients’ needs.

When founder Bob Burnside started the company from his kitchen table in 1970, the emphasis was on integrity, honesty and care. This approach is reflected to this day in our Core Values of Value, Teamwork, Humility and Long-term Relationships and forms the cornerstone of our company culture. Our success is based on the success of the project and our client’s satisfaction.

As leaders in quality infrastructure, engineering, environmental assessment and planning, design, project management and consulting services, Burnside combines innovative and new technologies with proven strategy and implementation. Burnside is an employee-owned company and dedicated to their people, offering excellent opportunities for growth and development.

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Simply put, our reason for being is to provide value and service to our clients. In itself that statement doesn’t make Burnside different, however, the longevity and loyalty of many of our wonderful clients, in addition to our remarkable staff, suggest that the way we conduct ourselves does set us apart from others. Bringing the right set of skill, judgment and expertise to solve our clients’ needs is what Burnside is all about.